chemicalsPlant sources: Curcuma longa L. Turmeric
Latin name: Rhizoma Curcumae Longae
Part used: Rhizoma
Active ingredient: Curcumin, Bisdemethoxycurcumin, Demethoxycurcumin 
Pharmacological action: 
 1. It iS a natural food coloring, having strong coloring ability, good heat resistance and light resistance. 
 2. Reducing blood-lipid, anti-hypertension.
 3. Detoxication, Choleretic effect.
 4. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory  .
 5. Having the ability of termination of pregnancy.